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Low turnout in local government elections renews calls for sweeping electoral reforms
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (118+ words) Low turnout in local government elections renews calls for sweeping electoral reforms'NTV Uganda As voters headed to the polls in yet another round of local government elections marked by chronically low turnout, political analysts and sections of the electorate renewed…...
Observers criticise Ugandan army over election directives
1+ week, 3+ day ago (152+ words) Election observers have criticised the Ugandan army for issuing directives regarding the conduct of elections. They were alarmed by a directive from the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, instructing voters to stay away from polling stations after casting their…...
Opposition rejects Museveni’s 7th-term win over electoral irregularities
1+ week, 3+ day ago (114+ words) Opposition rejects Museveni's 7th-term win over electoral irregularities'NTV Uganda Opposition political parties have rejected the presidential election results declared by the Electoral Commission, insisting that the will of the people was not respected due to what they describe as a…...
Gov’t approves injectable drug that prevents HIV
2+ week, 5+ day ago (105+ words) High-risk populations and communities in HIV hot-spot areas are set to benefit from a newly approved HIV prevention drug, Lena-ca-pa-vir. The long-acting injectable is a next-generation form of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, that scientists say could significantly change the course…...
Government denies internet shutdown ahead of elections
3+ week, 1+ day ago (163+ words) The government has dismissed rumors that it plans to switch off the internet before and after the January 15 general election. According to Amina Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, the information circulating about a…...
New App offers alternative access to voter information ahead of polls
4+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) The only portal available to smartphone users for accessing voter information has been that of the Electoral Commission. However, some Ugandan application developers have introduced an alternative that is easier to access and provides details such as the polling station…...
CAF SCHOOLS FOOTBALL: Uganda beats Ethiopia to win boys’ championship
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (99+ words) Uganda defeated Ethiopia 3-1 on penalties after a goalless draw to win the Boys" CECAFA Qualifiers of the CAF African Schools Football Championship. In the Girls" final, Tanzania won 5-4 on penalties against Ethiopia after both sides failed to score in normal…...
Mining sector : Poland seeks Uganda’s critical minerals - NTV Uganda
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (185+ words) Uganda and Poland have entered a new phase of cooperation in the mining sector, with the two governments committing to begin joint mineral exploration, support research and technology development, and pursue potential investment. The commitments were sealed at the Polish'Ugandan…...